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It was a great wall, over 10 leagues in length, encircling the hitherto defenseless townlands of the city. The gate and accompanying watch-towers were known as the Causeway Forts and were the strongest section. There were three main gates to the Pelennor; north, east and south.

Nonetheless, the defensive value of the Rammas was open to doubt: for at its furthest point, it was some four leagues from the city and thus could not be manned in strength, since the main defense of Minas Tirith lay in its city-walls and Great Gate. Moreover, defenders on the out-wall might find themselves cut off from retreat were a breach to be made and the gap stormed in strength. At best, Rammas could only serve to delay unsupported Cavalry forces or foot soldiers without breaking tools.